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Digital twin assists Yorkshire borough’s net zero planning

Envirotec Magazine

Plan identifies £2bn Net Zero pathway for Calderdale, says tech company IES A low carbon future for the West Yorkshire borough of Calderdale has been set out in an ambitious new plan that identifies the key priorities needed for the borough to reach its net zero by 2038 target and how that transition can benefit local people.

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Energy-Saving Water Technologies Could Bring the World Closer to Net Zero

3BL Media

There’s discussion among many water utility leaders to have water utilities sign up for net zero goals, for example,” he added. Being off the main grid and investing in reliability measures on a smaller scale can end up being a lifesaver in an extreme weather event. Planning for the future.

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How Electrification Fits in the World of Cleaner Energy

3BL Media

Duke Energy is one of the convention sponsors, so three leaders are participating in discussions on electrification of truck and bus fleets, how to make the technology affordable and net-zero carbon emissions. Duke Energy is moving to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Who is the event for?

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Guest Post – From Bytes to Robot Bees: AI’s Pivotal Role in Eco-sustainability

ESG Today

Weather forecasting and the application of AI will also be a large deterrent and adaptation play for farmland investors as they look to mitigate against the rise of extreme weather events. However, the PM did hit the nail on the head when it came to the UK grid infrastructure… it isn’t ready for net zero.

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Southern Company: 2024 Year in Review

3BL Media

Initiated in 2010 as part of the Department of Energys Smart Grid Investment Grant, this project has prevented nearly seven million outage minutes from the beginning of 2023 through May 2024. The figure surpasses that of past winter weather events, including 2014s polar vortex and 2022s Winter Storm Elliott.

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AB: What Might US Elections Mean for Renewable Energy?

3BL Media

And with the US, along with other countries, having pledged to meet net zero carbon emissions targets by 2050, we expect reliance on clean energy sources to increase regardless of election outcomes. Perhaps the most important: batteries help keep grids stable and reliable by managing the distribution of electricity in real time.

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The Plan for Possible: How Cisco is Connecting a Regenerative Future

3BL Media

Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels, we will face dramatic consequences, as natural disasters such as floods, more severe and frequent weather events, longer and more severe droughts, and food shortages can be exacerbated by a changing climate. In short, the world must reach zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.